Look Great in Glasses with Designer frames in Herkimer & West Winfield

Dr. Donald Knapp is your local eye doctor serving all of your family’s vision care needs. Dr. Knapp provides quality eye care services and vision care products in Herkimer and West Winfield; we truly care about the health of your eyes. We provide comprehensive vision care to all family members.

We are conveniently located in Herkimer, NY, and West Winfield, NY, and service Mohawk, Richfield Springs, Ilion, Frankfort, Little Falls, Utica and the entire Mohawk Valley region.

Amazing Eyewear

Our optical team stays stay on top of fashion trends and we carry the latest lenses and fantastic frames including the largest local selection of quality such as Luxotiica, Safilo, Tura, Silver Dollar, Otego, Carrera, Ted Baker, Fossil, Juicy Couture, Kate Spade, Vogue, DKNY, Michael Kors and Wiley X.

Dr. Knapp on Cataracts

Q & A with Dr. Knapp: All of your questions answered. What are warning signs for cataracts? Is there anything I can do to avoid getting cataracts? Does diet play a role? Lifestyle? Once you have gone through cataract surgery, is the correction permanent, or can cataracts reappear?...and more.

"As a Doctor of Optometry, part of my commitment to my patients is ongoing professional education. As technology and the world around us changes, I have to keep up-to-date, because I have to provide the best care possible for your eyes." Dr. Knapp received his Doctor of Optometry degree in 1981 from the SUNY College of Optometry in New York City. Following receiving his degree, Dr. Knapp returned to the Mohawk Valley where he had been...

Q&A with Dr. Knapp

Dr. Knapp Answers Your Eyecare Questions

Q: About 5 years ago, I was told I was not a good candidate for contacts. I have odd shaped eyes. Are there new options available today?

There a many options available in contact lens for patient's that have "odd shaped eyes" also known as astigmatism. Occasionally patient's will have a degenerative corneal condition that may need a specialty medically necessary contact lens and we do that at our office as well.

Great Eyewear and Eye Care in Herkimer & West Winfield NY!

Dr. Donald Knapp, has been serving the Herkimer County community, including Herkimer, West Winfield Ilion, and Little Falls for over 30 years. We take the time to get to know you, your history and your needs. From the time you enter our offices in Herkimer and West Winfield, our friendly, dedicated, caring eye care staff want to make your visit as pleasant and helpful as possible.

If you want strong, healthy eyes and clear vision for life, a major step you can take is to protect your eyes from UV radiation. Wearing proper eye protection from...

Eye Emergencies

If you experience loss of vision, double vision, swelling, infection or any eye emergency, contact us immediately for guidance. We’ll help you with the best treatment to prevent complications and promote long-lasting clear eyesight.

In case of a eye or vision medical emergency Dr. Knapp can be reached at (315) 794-8657. Use your best judgment on urgency, if you feel your need to find the nearest emergency room.

A good contact lens fit starts with a thorough eye exam to ensure the most up-to-date prescription and rule out any pre-existing conditions that could interfere with contact lens wear.

We offer a wide selection of contact lenses including disposable soft contact, bifocal/multifocal, toric, and colored lenses. Whether you wear daily, weekly or monthly disposables, or conventional lenses, check out our selection and even order online!

A good contact lens fit starts with a thorough eye exam to ensure the most up-to-date prescription and rule out any pre-existing conditions that could interfere with contact lens wear.

We offer a wide selection of contact lenses including disposable soft contact, bifocal/multifocal, toric, and colored lenses. Whether you wear daily, weekly or monthly disposables, or conventional lenses, check out our selection and even order online!